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Native Plant Sale
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
9:00 AM CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - WILLIS LINN JEPSON CHAPTER — Benicia City Park Perennials, Trees, Shrubs & Groundcovers for a drought tolerant, wildlife friendly and attractive garden. For more info call (707) 747-5815 or visit our website for a plant list at cnpsjepson.org. Location: Corner of Military & First Street Downtown Benicia Benicia |
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Volunteer Day at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Our land is our future, so jump in with your boots on! Rush Ranch is over 2,000 acres of tidal marsh and upland grasses. Help Solano Land Trust's Land Steward, Ken Poerner, maintain it through litter removal, trail maintenance, construction, and other improvement projects. Come prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes (including pants, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes) and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. RSVP requested, but not required: email Ken Poerner or 707-580-6277 (cell). Leader: Ken Poerner Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
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Wildflower Hike
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come look for wildflowers and explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo with volunteers James Chang and Maggie Ingalls. Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—is otherwise closed. This will be a strenuous 4-6 mile hike requiring the ability to trek off-trail, through high grasses and thistle, on uneven ground and up and down steep hills. Note that these are working ranches, so cattle may be present. Bring water, snacks, and insect repellent. Wear pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking boots. Also recommended: Binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks, gaiters. Come prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Meet promptly at 9AM. Be ready to carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. No reservations necessary. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: James Chang and Maggie Ingalls Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect (on the Hiddenbrooke-side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
9:30 AM CNPS - WILLIS LINN JEPSON CHAPTER — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Wildflower & Aquatic Life Walk
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Jepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of vernal pools and native grasslands. Enjoy an easy walk in a portion of the Preserve only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent. The Preserve explodes into color during its spring wildflower display. Dry and dormant most of the year, the prairie is transformed by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors, and its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life. WHAT TO BRING: Protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Note: It is often windy! Also recommended: Cash donation suggested but not required: $5/adult. No RSVP. Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
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4th Annual Kite Festival
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
11:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS / SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon The ingredients needed for a perfect kite-flying experience are wind, an open grassy field, and a lack of Kiteus Eatemupus (more commonly known as kite-eating trees). Solano County Parks and Solano Land Trust provide these ingredients at Lynch Canyon’s 4th Annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 11am to 4pm. All you need to bring are your kites and kids. It’s a family-friendly event, and kids of all ages and ability levels are welcome. The festival is free; parking is only $5. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while watching dancing kites. Parking Fee: $5 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Wildflower Train
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
11:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday from March 31 - April 29. Departs at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. Museum members ride free in the coach car. For $5 extra you get cookies and lemonade in the first class Parlor Observation Car! RSVP's only accepted for groups of 10-or-more who are riding first class by calling 707-374-2978 ext 114. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
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A Night with the Stars
Saturday,
MAY
5, 2012
7:00 PM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL AND SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Join astronomy enthusiast, Jim Jerrell, for a night of stargazing at Rush Ranch. Jim, with more than 30 years experience, will give a brief lecture and answer questions on all things celestial, as well as offer insight into the popular field of amateur astronomy. Outdoor viewing begins when darkness falls. Several telescopes will be on hand, but please feel free to bring your own scopes and binoculars. Please be familiar with the setup of your own scope. Children are welcome, but must remain supervised at all times. Please bring warm clothing and mosquito repellent. NOTE: To protect night vision, all flashlights must have a red bulb or be covered with red cellophane. Latecomers please dim headlights or use only parking lights once inside the parking area. Leader: Jim Jerrell Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
